'Pajama Game' to be staged at opera house

VALPARAISO, Ind. -- "Pajama Game," a Broadway musical that won a Tony both for best musical and for best revival, will be staged at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., at 2 p.m. CDT today, April 22 and 29, and at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and April 27 and 28. Tickets cost $16 for adults and $13 for students and are available by calling (219) 548-9137 or by visiting www.memorialoperahouse.com.

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Collector to give talk on Civil War medicine

FORT WAYNE -- Take in the lecture "Civil War Medicine: An Overview," presented by Gordon E. Dammann DDS, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Lincoln Museum, 200 E. Berry St. Dammann, chairman and founder of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., collected Civil War medical artifacts for more than 30 years and has amassed one of the finest collections in the world. He wrote the "Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment," Volumes I, II, and III. After the lecture, visit the exhibit "Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Medicine." The exhibit follows the story of the sick and wounded and those who cared for them. For information, visit http://www.thelincolnmuseum.org.

National Trout Festival sure to be a whopper

KALKASKA, Mich. -- Rediscover small-town festival charm at the National Trout Festival, April 25-29. The festival offers something for everyone, from fishing contests and open fishing to browsing the flea market, a rummage sale, a winter-fest craft show and the Gear Heads Extravaganza Swap Meet. Besides fishing, contests include the ugly truck contest, a softball tournament and the "Kalkaska Idol" contest. Spectators also can enjoy a car cruise, fireworks and airshow. For more information, visit http://www.nationaltroutfestival.com.